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Carbon monoxide alarm requirements take effect January 1st

Starting Jan. 1, 2026, Ontario mandates CO alarms on every storey and near all sleeping areas to reduce poisoning risks, with local fire departments reporting 200 annual CO calls.

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New requirements under the Ontario Fire Code go into effect on January 1, 2026, regarding the installation of carbon monoxide (CO) alarms, prompting the Brantford Fire Department to launch a campaign to educate homeowners and landlords.

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Carbon monoxide alarm requirements take effect January 1st

New requirements under the Ontario Fire Code go into effect on January 1, 2026, regarding the installation of carbon monoxide (CO) alarms, prompting the Brantford Fire Department to launch a campaign to educate homeowners and landlords.

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Changes start in the new year for CO alarms

Starting January 1, 2026 the law in Ontario will require CO alarms on every storey of a home with fuel burning appliances, fireplaces or attached garages.

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